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Date:         Tue, 8 Jan 2008 12:30:23 -0800
Reply-To:     Mark Drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mark Drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Wanted in LA area: complete Syncro front-end
Comments: To: Scott Daniel - Shazam <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <011001c85230$bcb55f50$6601a8c0@TOSHIBALAP>
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I'm sure it can be done more than one way but what I would call the proper approach is to cut away the 2wd steering crossmember and install Syncro version removed from a donor. The 2wd mounting section for the radius rods and spare tire carrier hinges also has to go. This stuff is part of subframe that bolts in place in Syncros but is a welded in member on 2wd.

The upper control arms are Syncro specific too, so these should be sourced along with the front suspension assembly for such a project. Also the 2wd fuel tank is in the way so conversion to a Syncro rear mounted tank is part of the job.

Mark

Scott Daniel - Shazam wrote: > Good info Mark, > On that 'removing the 2WD steering rack mounting member' ............is that > a cut it out thing, or an unbolt ? sounds like a cut it out thing if you > say there's no going back. > s. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of > Mark Drillock > Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2008 9:04 AM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: Wanted in LA area: complete Syncro front-end > > While you can certainly convert a 2wd to a Syncro front end it may not > be the way for you to go. The 2 suspensions take different shocks so > your 2wd Konis are out. The steering racks are the same but they mount > in different positions and use different shafts from the steering box. > The 2wd steering rack mounting member must be removed from the chassis. > A substitute mount must be attached to the chassis in the proper Syncro > location. Various critical parts of the 2wd chassis must be cut away to > make room for the Syncro subframe. There is no going back. > > Mark > > Andrew Grebneff wrote: >> I've thought of another option for updating my 84's suspension so >> that my brake kit can fit. >> >> A Syncro front-end with subframe can be fitted to a RWD van. Stock >> RWD front springs should fit (?), likewise the Konis I bought for it >> (?). I don't know about the steering... will the RWD rack etc fit, or >> are Syncro steering bits also needed? Of course mine's RHD, so a US >> rack wouldn't work without a lot of jiggering. Anyway, this would >> leave open the option for doing a 4WD Porsche trans/frnot-diff >> conversion at some nebulous but distant later date (pouring bad money >> in after bad??). >> >> The unit would have to be delivered to a container terminal in LA. >> The shipper would deal with ALL paperwork, so there would be nothing >> for the sender to do but have it delivered to the depot. >> >> So can anyone deliver? Price? >> >> I'm getting all fired-up about getting this 8-year-standing project done! >> >


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